Eskom runs tender for 19.5 MW of solar in South Africa
A tender is underway in South Africa for the design, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of a 19.5 MW solar plant at the site of an existing 105.8 MW wind farm in the western part of the country. The deadline for applications is Sept. 12.
Solis launches 60 kW and 125 kW string inverters for US, Canadian markets
Solis has developed new 125 kW and 60 kW string inverters for the US and Canadian markets, both with a maximum efficiency of at least 98.5%
Solar cell makers can learn from giant clams, claim Yale researchers
Yale University scientists are seeking industry collaborators to explore stretchy material for panels and growing algae on modules, as well as other efficiency-boosting possibilities inspired by giant clam behavior.
Brazilian manufacturer unveils 1 kg BIPV module
Eternit S.A., a Brazilian construction materials supplier, says it has developed a 50 W panel for building-integrated PV (BIPV) applications. The 1 kg module features monocrystalline passivated emitter and rear cell (PERC) tech.
US startup offers AI-based software solution to predict component failure in utility-scale inverters
Infinrel says its Energy Kardio Graph solution can sample small electrical perturbations on the input and output of the inverter at MHz scale and enable insight into the actual operation of the inverter on its switching cycle basis.
Mitsubishi Electric launches water-to-water heat pumps for commercial, industrial applications
The Japanese manufacturer said the new Climaveneta EW-HT-G05 products have a size ranging from 73 kW to 129.3 kW and a coefficent of performance of up to 3.77.
EliTe Solar to establish 8 GW solar manufacturing hub in Egypt
Singapore-headquartered EliTe Solar says the first phase of work at the planned 8 GW solar manufacturing facility in northeastern Egypt will establish a 2 GW solar cell production line, scheduled for completion in September 2025.
‘Innovation can be deterred by cognitive biases’
This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Filipa Monteiro Martins, Renewables Innovation Unit Manager at Portuguese energy company Galp. She says that inclusion is a critical driver of long-term business success and innovation, especially in the renewable energy industry, where the ability to adapt and evolve is key.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: JA Solar, TCL, Tongwei, GCL Technology post H1 losses
JA Solar has reported a net loss of CNY 874 million ($123.3 million) for the first half of 2024, while Tongwei posted a loss of CNY 3.13 billion. TCL Zhonghuan and GCL Technology also recorded losses of CNY 3.06 billion and CNY 1.48 billion, respectively.
French authorities approve 450 MW agrivoltaic project
French developer Green Lighthouse Développement says the French authorities have approved its 450 MW agrivoltaic project on 200 hectares of agricultural land in southwestern France.
